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World Cup numerical rosters released

by
Staff Writer
/ Calgary Flames

Numerical rosters for all eight teams competing in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey have been released.

The Calgary Flames will have four players participating in the tournament, which runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON. Defenceman Jykri Jokipakka will play for Finland, centres Mikael Backlund and Michael Frolik will represent Sweden and the Czech Republic respectively, and left winger Johnny Gaudreau will dress for Team North America.

Sean Monahan was named to Team North America's roster but withdrew from the tournament on Friday after suffering a back strain. Flames general manager Brad Treliving doesn't believe Monahan's malady will hamper his ability to participate in Calgary's training camp.

"Sean Monahan has sustained a back strain during his pre-season training, and as a result will not be able to participate in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey with Team North America. We anticipate that this is not a long term issue and plan on having Sean healthy and ready for the start of our training camp."